Lesson 17 - Paul Appeals to Caesar

Acts 23:30-25:27 Having entrusted himself to God, Paul spent two years in Roman custody at Caesarea, rather than pay Governor Felix the bribe he was hoping for. When a more honorable man by the name of Festus was appointed as Governor of Judea, the Jews tried to take advantage of his lack of local knowledge by insisting he return Paul to Jerusalem. Festus tried to placate them; but when Paul appealed to Caesar, the Governor could do nothing more but send him to Rome for trial.